Zinc prices on Tuesday rose 0.41 per cent to Rs 183.35 per kg in futures trade tracking a firm trend in physical market on the back of uptick in demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for December contracts was trading higher by 75 paise, or 0.41 per cent, at Rs 183.35 per kg with a business turnover of 1,322 lots.
Marketmen said zinc prices rose as participants raised bets following a pickup in demand from consuming industries.